Hello Everyone, I enjoy reading this group. I don't get much time on the computer because I share it with my family. I read Jessemey's nice note about some members are not posting because they don't feel comfortable. I just don't have the time to do it. I do feel you are all my friends and I...

Announcing the 2007 Europe box swap, open now for participants to register their interest. Here's what I'm planning. After sorting through my stash of fabric, I will fill a shoebox sized box with bits and pieces I no longer want. I will then mail it to the first person on the list. They will...

I finally finished the nursery set for DD's first baby, due in about 10 days. She picked out the pattern and the main fabric in November, but other stuff kept getting in the way, so this has been a lengthy project. I made a crib quilt, bumper, dust ruffle, and 2 window valances. The quilt is...

Hello, Every time I have used Crayola washable markers to draw a quilting design, they have washed out at the slightest bit of cold water hitting the fabric. So I wanted to embroider a lavender design onto a white handkerchief, and used a red Crayola washable marker in order to see where I was...

Ok, these are getting a little close to home for my comfort. Probably within 10 miles or so. Fortunately, we are a relatively sparely populated county, but still, smelling smoke and knowing the source is close in a bit unnerving. Though, maybe a good sign is that the shelter that was opened at...

Hi, Im wondering if anyone can help me. I recently purchased some feedsack arcs in gorgeous condition and colour and would love to put them together, supplementing with more vintage rings till a suitable size. Sounds good in theory but the arcs I bought, of about 21/2 inches length for each piece...

Hello! I need some ideas, A friend asked me what she can do with some girl scouts of her group working on a sewing badge. They are aged from 7 to 10, and the only requirement is something that can hand sewn at a summer camp (I think also something that could be useful for summer camping). Had...

It is the Ottawa guild's annual quilt show this weekend - I enjoyed rootling around at the vendors' stalls - lots of items to choose from - I came home with 2 charm packs, 4 scrap bags and 11 fat quarters and best of all - I came home with a Husqvarna embellishing machine! I had been talking with...

Okay. I'm enabling. So many times I've been searching for a particular color and obviously don't use the same name that the designer or quilt shop data entry person calls it. Quite by accident I found a new way to play the game. Tonight I went over to www.quiltshops.com and under 'item...

We just accepted a conditional offer on our house today, so I'm hoping that the new place will have room for my hobbies! I must say that I am rather stressed about the whole move idea as we have put in 3 different offers in the last couple of months and they have all fallen apart. If all goes...

I just looked in for the first time in a couple of days and got - wait for it - about ONE DOZEN posts for nearly three days! Obviously I have "dropped off the loop" again. One of the posts said "Thanks Cheryl" and it was Patti talking about causing rain. Is there another Cheryl here...

I recently received, and today just tried for the first time, my Bare Minerals make-up. Wow! How tasteful, and how pretty! I no longer have to look like death warmed over, not even now. And it's amazing how it doesn't even really look like make-up. Thank you, all of you, who talked about...

I am wanting to get a cordless iron. Does anyone have any recomendations?

My judo instructor's wife is expecting in the next few weeks. The quilt I am making can be seen he http://new.photos.yahoo.com/v_1brchr/album/576460762398807077. I think I have it shared out properly. I am wondering what to use for the binding, The other pictures (judo possibility n) are...

A friend loved these blueberry muffins and asked me to email her the recipe. As long as I had to type the whole durn thing out, I thought I'd post it here and share with all of my quilty friends. Enjoy! Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. Blueberry Streusel Muffins 1 cup milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil

I took the storm door windows out and put in the door screens today. The flowering crabapple is starting to bloom. Life is finally good again. Hope it is so at your neck of the woods. John

Is this a business that has some connection to quilting? joan

For those using them, where do you find clear envelopes for mailing embellished postcards? I found one source on the web, but you have to buy in batches of 100. I won't live long enough to use that many! -- Gen http://community.webshots.com/user/Coren920

And why I have been AWOL for a while... Larissa will confirm the Wombat Alert status! Nowt serious, just lots of STUFF getting in the way! No quiltilng, alas, but there are several projects on the go: Wedding dress based on McCalls costume pattern 155 Issey Myaki skirt out of silk dupion, to...

I went to a garage sale today and bought a Singer Futura II. Not sure how old it is but the book was copywrited 1973. Paid $15.00 for it and it is supposed to work. It has it's own cabinet. Did I do good? I also went to the Dr. Fri and I am now on meds for my breathing. I just started them...